Further Information
- How do I get involved?
- Starting a new group
- Re-registering your group
- Benefits of Registered Student Organizations
- Sponsored Organizations
- Running an Effective Organization
- Workshops for Student Organizations
- Dean's Memorandum on Hazing Law and UT Regulations (PDF)
- Student Organization Manual
- Advisors
- Selecting an Advisor
- The Role of an Advisor
- The Organization's Responsibility to the Advisor
- Effective Advising
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The Organization's Responsibilities to the Advisor
Keep in mind that the advisor is voluntarily associated with the organization. It is the organization's responsibility to inform the advisor on the activities of the organization.
- Notify the advisor of all meetings and events
- Consult your advisor in the planning of all activities.
- Consult him/her before any changes in the structure of the organization, or in the policies of the organization are made, and before major projects are undertaken.
- Understand that although the advisor has no vote that he/she should have speaking privileges.
- Remember that the responsibility for the success or failure of the organization project rests ultimately with the group, not the advisor.
- Talk over any problems or concerns with the advisor.
- Acknowledge the advisor's time and energy are donated, and express appreciation.
- Be clear and open about your expectations for your advisor's role.
- At the end of each semester, evaluate your advisor and give appropriate feedback.
